Do we need to address the RB position

BooBirdSaint · 04-29-2008, 01:22 PM

Until this Defense can improve greatly (26th) last year we urgently need a strong running game to help with clock management. I think we've proven what happens when your D is crap and can't run the ball and keep the other teams offense off the field (hello 7-9). We desperately need our running back by committee to get it done this year if we hope for any chance at post season play.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 04-30-2008, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by BooBirdSaint

Until this Defense can improve greatly (26th) last year we urgently need a strong running game to help with clock management.

The defense will improve greatly. We've acquired 3 players (Vilma, Morgan, Ellis) that have Pro Bowl caliber talent. If the coaches can be convinced to sit Bullocks down and play KK then each and every weakness the Saints had on defense last year (DT, MLB, WLB, both CBs, S) will have been addressed.

This will be a top 10 defense next year. A defense capable of dominating a game. A defense capable of going deep into the playoffs.

The second thing is that Coach Payton offense doesn't revolve around running the football. You're just not going to get 30 carries a game from the Saints offense.

The Saints offense is perfectly capable of managing the clock the way it is.

The running game for the Saints doesn't have to be the engine that drives it. All it needs to be is the reliable counterbalance to the passing game, which is the engine that drives it.

I think we've proven what happens when your D is crap and can't run the ball and keep the other teams offense off the field (hello 7-9). We desperately need our running back by committee to get it done this year if we hope for any chance at post season play.

I strongly disagree with your assessment on the offensive side of the equation. Does the defense need to improve? Absolutely! Will it? Absolutely! However, the offense we've had for the last 2 years is a high caliber offense.

But if you read my sig, you know that's not enough.

SFIAH

hagan714 · 04-30-2008, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

This will be a top 10 defense next year. A defense capable of dominating a game. A defense capable of going deep into the playoffs.SFIAH

The Professor has spoken

04-29-2008, 01:22 PM	#1
BooBirdSaint 100th Post Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 273	Re: Do we need to address the RB position Until this Defense can improve greatly (26th) last year we urgently need a strong running game to help with clock management. I think we've proven what happens when your D is crap and can't run the ball and keep the other teams offense off the field (hello 7-9). We desperately need our running back by committee to get it done this year if we hope for any chance at post season play.

04-30-2008, 05:45 AM	#2
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,783	Re: Do we need to address the RB position Originally Posted by BooBirdSaint Until this Defense can improve greatly (26th) last year we urgently need a strong running game to help with clock management. The defense will improve greatly. We've acquired 3 players (Vilma, Morgan, Ellis) that have Pro Bowl caliber talent. If the coaches can be convinced to sit Bullocks down and play KK then each and every weakness the Saints had on defense last year (DT, MLB, WLB, both CBs, S) will have been addressed. This will be a top 10 defense next year. A defense capable of dominating a game. A defense capable of going deep into the playoffs. The second thing is that Coach Payton offense doesn't revolve around running the football. You're just not going to get 30 carries a game from the Saints offense. The Saints offense is perfectly capable of managing the clock the way it is. The running game for the Saints doesn't have to be the engine that drives it. All it needs to be is the reliable counterbalance to the passing game, which is the engine that drives it. I think we've proven what happens when your D is crap and can't run the ball and keep the other teams offense off the field (hello 7-9). We desperately need our running back by committee to get it done this year if we hope for any chance at post season play. I strongly disagree with your assessment on the offensive side of the equation. Does the defense need to improve? Absolutely! Will it? Absolutely! However, the offense we've had for the last 2 years is a high caliber offense. But if you read my sig, you know that's not enough. SFIAH
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04-30-2008, 05:53 AM	#3
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Do we need to address the RB position Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL This will be a top 10 defense next year. A defense capable of dominating a game. A defense capable of going deep into the playoffs.SFIAH The Professor has spoken